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Tom Dunne
Tom Dunne: He mightn't really be Britpop, but you should still let Robbie Williams entertain you 
Mixing console is played by DJ and couples dancing on the dance floor in the background
Colm O'Regan: Let's hear it for all the DJs bringing us together
I know about as much about house music as a dog knows about a modem, but I know what I like

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026

Virgin Megastore Hollywood Opening - After Party
Tom Dunne: Mark Kermode is spot-on about the brilliance of the Gang Of Four 
The Gang Of Four were a hugely influential — and out there — band in the post-punk era 

Thu, 22 Jan, 2026

'He's acting like a five-year-old': Lucinda Williams on her new album, and the trouble with Trump
'He's acting like a five-year-old': Lucinda Williams on her new album, and the trouble with Trump
In advance of her Dublin gig, Lucinda Williams talks about how her new record addresses some of the thorny issues facing her homeland at the moment 

Wed, 21 Jan, 2026

Ireland In 50 Albums, No 37: A Tonic For the Troops by The Boomtown Rats (1978)
Ireland In 50 Albums, No 37: A Tonic For the Troops by The Boomtown Rats (1978)
Bob Geldof talks about the Boomtown Rats record that spawned their breakthrough hit Rat Trap, and the incredible connection to a future pope 

Mon, 19 Jan, 2026

'My family are my all': Peadar Ó Riada reflects on life, music, and his recent cancer diagnosis  
S 'My family are my all': Peadar Ó Riada reflects on life, music, and his recent cancer diagnosis  
Cork musician Peadar Ó Riada talks about his illness, and the big list he still plans on getting through 

Thu, 15 Jan, 2026

Seán Ó Sé obituary: The Cork man who kept singing until the final verse, aged 89
Seán Ó Sé obituary: The Cork man who kept singing until the final verse, aged 89
A school principal and renowned singer, Seán Ó Sé's love of music endured right to the end 

Wed, 14 Jan, 2026

Five For Your Radar: Hamnet, Jedward, Seven Dials... 
Five For Your Radar: Hamnet, Jedward, Seven Dials... 
Industry is also back for season four 

Thu, 08 Jan, 2026

Tom Dunne: 10 years on from the awful day we heard about Bowie's death 
Tom Dunne: 10 years on from the awful day we heard about Bowie's death 
The hints were there in the Blackstar album, released a few days before Bowie's death in 2016 

Wed, 07 Jan, 2026

Dove Ellis, Madra Salach, The Kates... 14 emerging music acts to watch out for in Ireland in 2026 
Dove Ellis, Madra Salach, The Kates... 14 emerging music acts to watch out for in Ireland in 2026 
We also take a look at how some of the class of 2025 have fared 

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

Phil Lynott 40 years on: how Thin Lizzy’s frontman became Ireland’s first true rock star
Phil Lynott 40 years on: how Thin Lizzy’s frontman became Ireland’s first true rock star
As a new Irish Examiner series revisits 1986, friends reflect on Phil Lynott’s brilliance, vulnerability and enduring cultural legacy

Sat, 03 Jan, 2026

Tom Dunne: Looking forward to the year ahead by looking back on The Ramones 
Tom Dunne: Looking forward to the year ahead by looking back on The Ramones 
Amid the significant anniversaries coming up in 1976, I'm particularly excited to dive in to The Ramones and the birth of punk 

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

Oasis, Zach Bryan, Dua Lipa... These were the 16 best gigs of 2025
Oasis, Zach Bryan, Dua Lipa... These were the 16 best gigs of 2025
From summer spectaculars to intimate indoor affairs, 2025 was quite the year for gigs in Ireland. Here are some of the highlights, and feel free to share your own memories of the best days out 

Wed, 31 Dec, 2025

Tom Dunne: Women rule in my best albums of 2025 list 
Tom Dunne: Women rule in my best albums of 2025 list 
Rosalia, CMAT, and Big Thief are among the names on my unusually gender-skewed favourite records of the year 

Fri, 26 Dec, 2025

ABBA Perform At Wembley Arena
Tom Dunne: Scoff if you want, but I'm still enjoying my own Abba voyage
A recent trip to the Abba hologram show in London renewed my enthusiasm for Sweden's fab four 

Thu, 18 Dec, 2025

After All to Happy Busman: The Frank and Walters in five great songs
After All to Happy Busman: The Frank and Walters in five great songs
In advance of their gig at Cork City Hall, Frank and Walters' singer Paul Lenihan tells us the stories behind five of the band's classic tunes 

Wed, 17 Dec, 2025

Spotify Wrapped confirms most-listened to tune in Ireland this year is a song about Cork
Spotify Wrapped confirms most-listened to tune in Ireland this year is a song about Cork
Is it any surprise?

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

Glastonbury Festival 2025
Independent Ireland councillor drops legal bid to stop Bob Vylan Dublin show
The outspoken band, who have been at the centre of controversy following their Glastonbury performance, are set to perform at Vicar Street, Dublin, on November 26

Mon, 17 Nov, 2025

'I was so swept away by her': Pianist David Syme recalls meeting Maureen O'Hara as he prepares for living room concerts
'I was so swept away by her': Pianist David Syme recalls meeting Maureen O'Hara as he prepares for living room concerts
Piano virtuoso David Syme, who is about to  perform in his home for a 20th year, tells Sarah Horgan about the intimacy of a living room performance

Sat, 08 Nov, 2025

Books-Mark Ronson
Jennifer Horgan: From infidelity to conflicts of interests, our infinite choice culture has us all in a heap
I know I’m not the only one who exhausts themselves scrolling through films and series, feeling so depleted that I end up watching 'Schitt’s Creek' again

Fri, 07 Nov, 2025

Stranger Things: The First Shadow - London
Sarah Harte: Lily Allen's album is resonating with women for a reason
The all-too-common woman's experience of turning yourself inside out to make a failing relationship work strikes a chord with female listeners, whatever age

Wed, 05 Nov, 2025

'You're never too old to rap': Meet the Cork grannies spitting bars in Knocknaheeney
'You're never too old to rap': Meet the Cork grannies spitting bars in Knocknaheeney
At Cork’s Kabin Studio, older women like Sally Crowley and Maureen Cullinane are breaking barriers and finding healing through rap

Sun, 14 Sep, 2025

In pictures: Emotional opening for Safe Harbour festival with tribute to Cork musician Talos
In pictures: Emotional opening for Safe Harbour festival with tribute to Cork musician Talos
The first concert of Sounds From A Safe Harbour in Cork featured friends and family of the late Eoin French (Talos)

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Westlife 25th anniversary gets Irish stamp of approval as An Post launches limited edition
Westlife 25th anniversary gets Irish stamp of approval as An Post launches limited edition
The collection of exclusive stamps was created by Shaughn McGrath Creative who has worked closely with the group over the years

Thu, 11 Sep, 2025

Electric Picnic festival
'No price increase': Tickets for Electric Picnic 2026 on sale Monday
Tickets go on sale for next year's Electric Picnic as revellers head home from the 2025 event

Sun, 31 Aug, 2025

Kneecap cancel US tour dates due to Mo Chara's London court 'terrorism' hearing
Kneecap cancel US tour dates due to Mo Chara's London court 'terrorism' hearing
Belfast hip-hop trio stated: 'Once we win our court case, which we will, we promise to embark on an even bigger tour'

Mon, 25 Aug, 2025

Tom Dunne: Van Morrison turns 80 — and gives us the gift of Remembering Now
Tom Dunne: Van Morrison turns 80 — and gives us the gift of Remembering Now
His new album is classic Van. The songs on Remembering Now flow like water. It’s an incredible gift

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Kingfishr: 'More people win the lottery than achieve what’s happened to us'
Kingfishr: 'More people win the lottery than achieve what’s happened to us'
Meet Eddie Keogh, Eoghan McGrath and Eoin Fitzgibbon, the former University of Limerick students making gentle music with hidden depths

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Jim's Gems: The best of albums from 1975
Jim's Gems: The best of albums from 1975
The best albums of 1975 came amid war, and with some artists at their own crossroads

Mon, 18 Aug, 2025

Five things we learned from Oasis ahead of their second night in Dublin
Five things we learned from Oasis ahead of their second night in Dublin
It's (bucket) hats off to Peggy Gallagher for pressing her sons Noel and Liam to reunite the band

Sun, 17 Aug, 2025

The night Oasis rocked Slane — and I walked for hours in the dark to get home
The night Oasis rocked Slane — and I walked for hours in the dark to get home
Sixteen years after Oasis last played Ireland, I still remember the music — and the marathon walk home

Sat, 16 Aug, 2025

Oasis fans from across the globe flock to Dublin for 'electric' weekend of concerts
Oasis fans from across the globe flock to Dublin for 'electric' weekend of concerts
Around a year since tickets went on sale, excitement is steadily building ahead of the highly anticipated two gigs taking place at Croke Park this weekend

Fri, 15 Aug, 2025

Ballyvolane House
Love Is A Stranger festival lands in East Cork this weekend — here's what to expect
Breda Graham speaks to festival director Emmet Condon about the festival’s roots and what acts will touch down at Ballyvolane House in East Cork this weekend

Thu, 14 Aug, 2025

Kevin Rowland of Dexys Midnight Runners: 'There was a lot of anti-Irish racism'
Kevin Rowland of Dexys Midnight Runners: 'There was a lot of anti-Irish racism'
The Dexys frontman tells Richard Purden about his new memoir and its account of his Irish background, his battle with addiction, and an ever-evolving musical output 

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

Mundy: 'The Lobby in Cork was the first place you'd plant your seed'
Mundy: 'The Lobby in Cork was the first place you'd plant your seed'
Mundy's musical pedigree and connections range from the Romeo + Juliet soundtrack to supporting REM and Neil Young and working with Sharon Shannon

Mon, 11 Aug, 2025

Michael Flatley quiet on Áras bid during surprise Wexford Fleadh visit and performance
Michael Flatley quiet on Áras bid during surprise Wexford Fleadh visit and performance
The Lord of the Dance wowed crowds with a flute reel but stayed silent on rumours of an Áras campaign

Sat, 09 Aug, 2025

Ed Sheeran surprises fans in Wexford by playing secret gig at Fleadh Cheoil
Ed Sheeran surprises fans in Wexford by playing secret gig at Fleadh Cheoil
The 'Galway Girl' singer shocked fans on Tuesday by arriving at The Sky & the Ground pub in Wexford town

Tue, 05 Aug, 2025

Storm Floris to bring wet, windy end to otherwise mild August bank holiday weekend
Storm Floris to bring wet, windy end to otherwise mild August bank holiday weekend
All Together Now festivalgoers can expect dry, warm conditions before stormy weather hits on Monday.

Fri, 01 Aug, 2025

Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne obituary: A wild life of heavy metal, reality TV, and biting bats
Singer who found fame with Black Sabbath, launched the Ozzfest rock festival and became a reality TV star

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

Primavera Sound Barcelona 2025 - Day 2
BBC deny editing Irish language out of new CMAT single 
The opening of the song, which features just over 40 seconds of Irish, was not included in the first radio play

Wed, 23 Jul, 2025

D-Block Europe pictures and review: Hip-hop act turns Marquee into Cork club night
D-Block Europe pictures and review: Hip-hop act turns Marquee into Cork club night
D-Block Europe took to the Marquee stage with just one MC, but Young Adz powered through the group's hits in the first of two sold-out nights in Cork   

Tue, 22 Jul, 2025

Cian Ducrot review: Homecoming to remember with two sold-out nights at the Marquee
S Cian Ducrot review: Homecoming to remember with two sold-out nights at the Marquee
Cork singer-songwriter Cian Ducrot celebrated a homecoming to remember at the first of two sold-out gigs at Live at the Marquee on Saturday night.

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

The Mary Wallopers review: Folk heroes transform Cork's Marquee into their local pub
S The Mary Wallopers review: Folk heroes transform Cork's Marquee into their local pub
The Dundalk folk trailblazers sent the capacity Cork crowd home sweatin' after their blistering Live at the Marquee set

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Amble review: A movement begins as trio charm a packed Marquee in Cork  
S Amble review: A movement begins as trio charm a packed Marquee in Cork  
As the sun broke out after a damp and dreary day, contemporary folk trio Amble played their biggest Irish show to date — and the fans loved it

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Cheerios Childline Concert - Dublin
Weekend's Thomond Park events set to give €15m boost to Mid-West
The Wolfe Tones will be playing twice — Friday and Sunday — while The Script will be performing their only 2025 Irish date on Saturday

Fri, 11 Jul, 2025

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